USAID awards $20.1M task order for climate economic analysis to Crown Agents USA Inc

Contract Overview

Contract Amount: $20,106,481 ($20.1M)

Contractor: Crown Agents USA Inc.

Awarding Agency: Agency for International Development

Start Date: 2014-05-19

End Date: 2021-03-29

Contract Duration: 2,506 days

Daily Burn Rate: $8.0K/day

Competition Type: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Number of Offers Received: 4

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE

Sector: Other

Official Description: IGF::CL::IGF THIS ACTION PROVIDES GCC OFFICE FUNDING FOR A NEW EP-MANAGED TASK ORDER NAMED CEADIR- CLIMATE ECONOMIC ANALYSIS FOR DEVELOPMENT, INVESTMENT AND RESILIENCE UNDER THE PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (PFM) IDIQ.

Place of Performance

Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20036

State: District of Columbia Government Spending

Plain-Language Summary

Agency for International Development obligated $20.1 million to CROWN AGENTS USA INC. for work described as: IGF::CL::IGF THIS ACTION PROVIDES GCC OFFICE FUNDING FOR A NEW EP-MANAGED TASK ORDER NAMED CEADIR- CLIMATE ECONOMIC ANALYSIS FOR DEVELOPMENT, INVESTMENT AND RESILIENCE UNDER THE PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (PFM) IDIQ. Key points: 1. Task order for climate economic analysis under PFM IDIQ. 2. Awarded to Crown Agents USA Inc. for professional, scientific, and technical services. 3. Contract duration of 2506 days, ending March 2021. 4. Firm Fixed Price contract type. 5. Small business status is false.

Value Assessment

Rating: fair

The contract value of $20.1M for a task order of this duration appears within a reasonable range for specialized economic analysis services. Benchmarking against similar large-scale analytical contracts is difficult without more specific service details.

Cost Per Unit: N/A

Competition Analysis

Competition Level: full-and-open

The contract was awarded under full and open competition, suggesting a competitive bidding process. This method generally promotes price discovery and potentially better value for the government.

Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer funds are utilized for specialized economic analysis to support development and resilience initiatives.

Public Impact

Supports climate change adaptation and economic resilience planning. Provides data for development and investment decisions. Enhances understanding of economic impacts related to climate change.

Waste & Efficiency Indicators

Waste Risk Score: 50 / 10

Warning Flags

Long contract duration may indicate potential for scope creep or evolving requirements.
Lack of specific performance metrics makes it hard to assess effectiveness.
No indication of small business participation.

Positive Signals

Awarded under full and open competition.
Addresses critical climate and economic development issues.
Firm Fixed Price contract type can control costs.

Sector Analysis

This contract falls under professional, scientific, and technical services, specifically focusing on economic analysis related to climate change. Spending in this sector is driven by government needs for research, policy development, and program evaluation.

Small Business Impact

The contract was not awarded to a small business, as indicated by the 'sb' field being false. There is no information provided on subcontracting opportunities for small businesses within this award.

Oversight & Accountability

Oversight would typically be managed by the Agency for International Development (USAID) through contract performance monitoring and reporting. The task order structure under an IDIQ allows for focused oversight of specific project deliverables.

Related Government Programs

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Agency for International Development Contracting
Agency for International Development Programs

Risk Flags

Lack of detailed performance metrics.
Limited insight into specific analytical methodologies used.
No small business subcontracting data.
Long contract duration without clear phase-outs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this federal contract paying for?

Agency for International Development awarded $20.1 million to CROWN AGENTS USA INC.. IGF::CL::IGF THIS ACTION PROVIDES GCC OFFICE FUNDING FOR A NEW EP-MANAGED TASK ORDER NAMED CEADIR- CLIMATE ECONOMIC ANALYSIS FOR DEVELOPMENT, INVESTMENT AND RESILIENCE UNDER THE PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (PFM) IDIQ.

Who is the contractor on this award?

The obligated recipient is CROWN AGENTS USA INC..

Which agency awarded this contract?

Awarding agency: Agency for International Development (Agency for International Development).

What is the total obligated amount?

The obligated amount is $20.1 million.

What is the period of performance?

Start: 2014-05-19. End: 2021-03-29.

What specific deliverables were expected under this task order, and how were they evaluated for quality and impact?

The data provided does not detail the specific deliverables for the CEADIR task order. A thorough review would require access to the contract statement of work and performance reports. Evaluating the quality and impact would involve assessing whether the climate economic analysis provided actionable insights for development, investment, and resilience strategies as intended by the GCC office.

How did the full and open competition process ensure the most cost-effective solution for this specialized analysis?

Full and open competition theoretically ensures cost-effectiveness by allowing multiple qualified vendors to bid, driving down prices through market forces. However, the actual cost-effectiveness depends on the clarity of the solicitation, the evaluation criteria, and the specific expertise required. Without knowing the number of bidders and the proposed alternatives, it's difficult to definitively state if the most cost-effective solution was achieved.

What is the long-term impact of this climate economic analysis on USAID's development and investment strategies?

The long-term impact hinges on how effectively the analysis informed subsequent policy decisions, program designs, and investment choices. If the data and recommendations were robust and actionable, it could lead to more resilient infrastructure, better resource allocation, and improved economic outcomes in the face of climate change. The true impact is measured by the success of the initiatives it influenced.

Industry Classification

NAICS: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services › All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Product/Service Code: SUPPORT SVCS (PROF, ADMIN, MGMT) › PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Competition & Pricing

Extent Competed: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Solicitation Procedures: SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE AWARD FAIR OPPORTUNITY

Offers Received: 4

Pricing Type: FIRM FIXED PRICE (J)

Evaluated Preference: NONE

Contractor Details

Parent Company: Crown Agents Limited (UEI: 424317345)

Address: 1129 20TH ST NW STE 500, WASHINGTON, DC, 20036

Business Categories: Category Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Foreign Owned, Not Designated a Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business

Financial Breakdown

Contract Ceiling: $20,106,481

Exercised Options: $20,106,481

Current Obligation: $20,106,481

Actual Outlays: $1,466,398

Subaward Activity

Number of Subawards: 1

Total Subaward Amount: $11,718,030

Contract Characteristics

Multi-Year Contract: Yes

Commercial Item: COMMERCIAL ITEM PROCEDURES NOT USED

Cost or Pricing Data: NO

Parent Contract

Parent Award PIID: AIDOAAI1200038

IDV Type: IDC

Timeline